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Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2): Global Human Influence Index (HII) Dataset (Geographic)
Entry ID:
CIESIN_SEDAC_LWP2_HII_GEOG
Summary
Abstract:
The Global Human Influence Index Dataset of the Last of the Wild Project, Version 2, 2005 (LWP-2) is a global dataset of 1-kilometer grid cells, created from nine global data layers covering human population pressure (population density population settlements), human land use and infrastructure (built up areas, nighttime lights, land use/land cover), and human access (coastlines, roads, railroads, ...
 Purpose: To provide an updated map of anthropogenic impacts on the environment in geographic projection which can be used in wildlife conservation planning, natural resource management, and research on human-environment interactions. Location Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Project
Access Constraints
None
Use Constraints
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Trustees of Columbia
University in the City of New York hold the copyright of this dataset. Users ... Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
Online Internet (HTTP)
Distribution Size:
1.25 MB
Distribution Format:
XLS
Fees:
0
Distribution Media:
Online Internet (HTTP)
Distribution Format:
HTML
Fees:
0
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
+1 845-365-8920
Fax:
+1 845-365-8922
Email:
ciesin.info at ciesin.columbia.edu
Contact Address:
61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City:
Palisades
Province or State:
NY
Postal Code:
10964
Country:
USA
Publications/References
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (2007), IPCC Socio-Economic Baseline Dataset, Cambridge University, New York, NY, http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/ipcc-assess-socio-economi...
Extended Metadata Properties
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2005-05-06
Last DIF Revision Date:
2012-04-13
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